Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs

Company Description

Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation, bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks' suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates.

Why Work With Us

Nothing is more critical to our success than the quality of our team. The work we do is meaningful and impactful - we care about each other as well as the patients we serve. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

Zymeworks is proudly headquartered in our brand new, net-zero facility located in the vibrant Main St biotech hub of Vancouver, BC, with operations in Seattle, WA and Dublin, Ireland. We offer a hybrid work environment with most team members working in-office three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up employee pay profiles including pay, deductions, and time entry processes.
• Support the Associate Director Payroll, HRIS & Benefits with managing systems implementation and integration ensuring project timelines are met.
• Act as main point of global payroll contact for internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide back-up support for North American payroll as needed.
• Accurately prepare, review, and enter pay related items within payroll systems & working with outsourced providers.
• Investigate payroll issues, identify causes, formulate recommendations for resolution and assist in the resolution and in making the final determination on these.
• Training, testing, and validation of the payroll integrations
• Reconcile month-end duties such as vacation accrual, payroll clearing, journal entries, etc.
• Identify client needs, issues and perceptions and develop action plans to ensure a positive client and employee experience.
• Ensure on-time and accurate disbursement of all payroll transactions for employees for multiple international payrolls, while ensuring HR and Payroll records remain in synch.
• Responsible for payroll tax activities and research laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures in new business locations.
• Assists finance team and internal and external auditors with quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) audits of procedures and controls as needed.
• Process monthly EMEA/APAC payroll, ensuring all deadlines are met, including preparing payroll input, and ensuring accuracy, authorization, and compliance.
• Works collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to develop an implementation project plan for payroll integrations.
• Work closely with Human Resources team to ensure timely and accurate data transition to payroll.
• Participate in internal and external payroll project team meetings regarding payroll and HRIS integration/implementations.
• Assist in the maintenance of country specific payroll guidelines and applicable policies and procedures.

Education And Experience

• Proficient with Office 365 (Word, Excel etc.).
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) (in progress or completion) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Payroll legislation and procedures.
• International payroll experience is an asset.
• 4-5 years of experience in payroll is preferred.
• Experience with multiple payroll systems is preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of Canadian payroll rules/legislation and employment legislation is preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and use discretion.
• Resourceful and proactive in finding solutions and driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster effective working relationships with managers, employees, vendor providers and other external and internal stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of practices and procedures related to payroll is required.
• Ability to function under pressure and meet multiple service demands.
• PCP payroll designation and global experience preferred.
• Ability to expand payroll knowledge base to support global business growth.
• Payroll systems implementation an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. We regularly benchmark our compensation against leading biotechnology companies in our geographies.

Our Team Enjoys

• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Zymelife health and wellness benefits
• Excellent health and wellness benefits
• Matching RRSP / 401K program
• Industry leading vacation and paid time off
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.

NOTE TO AGENCIES: Zymeworks values our relationships with our recruiting partners. We only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted with us. Zymeworks is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.